This is my first post and figured I should introduce the new pup. Stella is 5 wks old. We will be picking her up in 3 wks (on her 8 wk birthday). She is going to be a perfect addition to our family and will be a great companion to us and our female Cocker Spaniel. Now the loooong 3 wk wait.

She is so cute. Can dream of picking her up and loving her. Congratulations on your coming new addition.

6th May 2008, 06:45 PM

Phoebe

She is a poppet!! Hope the next three weeks fly by for you:-p

6th May 2008, 06:52 PM

Kristy

aww so sweet! i hope the next 3 weeks fly by quickly for you!

6th May 2008, 07:30 PM

pippa

She is a little cutie!

6th May 2008, 07:58 PM

hbmama

Oh, little Stella is precious. Eight weeks is so young for a little Cavalier to go to a new home. She will be very, very tiny, only about 4 pounds or so, and need alot of extra care, and patient training. Be sure to keep her isolated from other dogs until she has all of her shots, and her tummy may be a little sensitive at first. Alot of great information here on the boards, so read up and down, and around the corner. You will learn so much here!

6th May 2008, 08:45 PM

stellaroxxy

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Originally Posted by hbmama

Oh, little Stella is precious. Eight weeks is so young for a little Cavalier to go to a new home. She will be very, very tiny, only about 4 pounds or so, and need alot of extra care, and patient training. Be sure to keep her isolated from other dogs until she has all of her shots, and her tummy may be a little sensitive at first. Alot of great information here on the boards, so read up and down, and around the corner. You will learn so much here!

I was under the impression that 8 weeks was the correct time to bring a pup home, is this not correct? I don't want to bring her home if it is not safe.

6th May 2008, 08:58 PM

Brian M

Hi
I am not sure but our experts will advise, i can only say all my three each came home at eight weeks ,she does look a little wonder and a little cracker.:rah:

6th May 2008, 09:10 PM

stellaroxxy

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Originally Posted by Brian M

Hi
I am not sure but our experts will advise, i can only say all my three each came home at eight weeks ,she does look a little wonder and a little cracker.:rah:

Yea, Stella will be coming home at 8 weeks as well. The picture of her at 5 weeks is a picture from the breeders house.

6th May 2008, 09:43 PM

cy1266

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I was under the impression that 8 weeks was the correct time to bring a pup home, is this not correct? I don't want to bring her home if it is not safe.

I believe 10-12 weeks is the recommended age to bring home your new Cavalier puppy. The extra few weeks they spend with their mother and littermates really makes a big difference. We brought both of ours home at just over 11 weeks and they are very independent, confident pups. I would wait for a few more weeks, if possible (I know it will be hard but it will be worth it!) :flwr: